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I am due to have a total hysterectomy and have been prescribed Femseven 75mg HRT patches. I am aware they come in 50mg, 75mg & 100mg doses. Do you think 75mg is too high to start with? Should I ask for the 50mg instead?
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I should think it will depend on your age. If you are under 50 then 75mg is probably good. You could ask for Oestrogel so you can start on a lower dose and then increase the amount you use gradually. DG x
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I am aged 45 if that helps
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March 14, 2015, 01:01:37 PM »
It sounds as though they are offering you 75mg as you may well need it at your age. As you will suddenly have a big drop in your own hormones levels after the op this could be a good idea. They are clearly on the ball about this so I'd follow their advice. You can always adjust the dose if you feel you need to after a few months.
Good luck. Do take it easy after the operation - you need to be kind to yourself for a few months. DG x
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